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Victoria · Postcode 3956
Tarwin Lower postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 132 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Tarwin Lower at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Tarwin Lower vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Tarwin Lower | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,262 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $210 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,548 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 53 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ≈VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Tarwin Lower is a locality 132 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3956. It falls within the Latrobe - Gippsland region. The local government area is South Gippsland.
According to the 2021 Census, Tarwin Lower has a population of 462 with a median age of 53. The median weekly household income is $1,262, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. The Indigenous population is 3 (0.6% of residents).
Housing in Tarwin Lower includes a median weekly rent of $210, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,548, with 190 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 88.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Tarwin Lower scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Tarwin Lower is served by Tarwin Lower Primary School.
Tarwin Lower is part of the Gippsland - South West statistical area in Victoria.
Tarwin Lower details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3956 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 462 |
| Median Age | 53 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,262/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $716/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $210 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,548 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 223.0 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 190 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (0.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -38.7377901 |
| Longitude | 145.9087155 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 132 km |
| Region (SA4) | Latrobe - Gippsland |
| Area (SA3) | Gippsland - South West |
| Local Government | South Gippsland |
| Federal Electorate | Monash |
| State Electorate | Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 65 (14.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 34 (7.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 86 (18.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 147 (31.8%) |
| 65+ years | 136 (29.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 43 (9.3%) |
| Asthma | 36 (7.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 32 (6.9%) |
| Diabetes | 27 (5.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 17 (3.7%) |
| Cancer | 14 (3.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (1.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 47 (24.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 75 (39.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 67 (34.9%) |
Schools in Tarwin Lower
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Tarwin Lower. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Tarwin Lower
Same Postcode (3956)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.